We are delighted to confirm the UK Awards 2024 National winners.

The UK’s most outstanding recent building projects went head-to-head for top national accolades at the RICS Awards Grand Final on 04 October, held at the Park Plaza Riverbank in London. 

The Awards celebrated the UK’s most inspirational built projects that are having a significant positive impact on the communities they serve. Congratulations to all the winners.

See the winning projects, teams and individuals below

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2024 Winners

 

Sheerness Dockyard Church, Sheerness

Hugh Broughton Architects

A collaboration between Hugh Broughton Architects and Martin Ashley Architects has successfully guided the recent restoration of the Grade II* listed Sheerness Dockyard Church, which has been transformed from a fire damaged ruin to a welcoming new community hub for people on the Isle of Sheppey.

The team have achieved a delicate balance, authentically restoring the historic fabric whilst re-presenting the interior to suit its new civic purpose, working together since 2017 to deliver this exemplary heritage-led regeneration scheme.

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Photo of Sheerness Dockyard Church

A collaboration between Hugh Broughton Architects and Martin Ashley Architects has successfully guided the recent restoration of the Grade II* listed Sheerness Dockyard Church.

Photo of Sheerness Dockyard Church

 

Morpeth Leisure Centre

GT3 Architects 

The new Morpeth Sports and Leisure Centre is a sophisticated example of how well-designed co-located facilities can strengthen and champion diversity within a local community.

By working closely with joint clients Northumberland County Council and Active Northumberland, our design team worked to develop a new typology of public sector building, combining sport and leisure with community facilities.

Designed pre-covid, delivered during lockdowns, supply chain issues, and an impending recession, the centre shows how sports & leisure facilities can be the backbone of the evolving UK High Street, increasing participation in sport and improving the overall wellbeing of a whole community.

 

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Photo of Morpeth Leisure Centre in Northumberland.

Morpeth Leisure Centre

 

Photo of Morpeth Leisure Centre in Northumberland.

 

 

 

Kew An Lergh, Nansledan, Newquay

ADAM Architecture

Kew an Lergh is a mixed-use phase of the Nansledan masterplan providing 4,000 homes and 4,000 jobs. Accommodation comprises a nursery school, office spaces, a retail unit and a café arranged as distinctive arts and crafts buildings around a multi-use square, forming a central focus to the local neighbourhood. The Duchy of Cornwall set up a construction arm during Covid to keep the jobless skilled local workforce employed thus retaining the high-quality team which delivered the project. Sustainability and social value are key features of the project which uses ground source heat and is used for local social events.

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Kew An Lergh, Nansledan, Newquay​
Kew An Lergh, Nansledan, Newquay​

 

Sheerness Dockyard Church, Sheerness

Hugh Broughton Architects

A collaboration between Hugh Broughton Architects and Martin Ashley Architects has successfully guided the recent restoration of the Grade II* listed Sheerness Dockyard Church, which has been transformed from a fire damaged ruin to a welcoming new community hub for people on the Isle of Sheppey.

The team have achieved a delicate balance, authentically restoring the historic fabric whilst re-presenting the interior to suit its new civic purpose, working together since 2017 to deliver this exemplary heritage-led regeneration scheme.

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Photo of Sheerness Dockyard Church

A collaboration between Hugh Broughton Architects and Martin Ashley Architects has successfully guided the recent restoration of the Grade II* listed Sheerness Dockyard Church.

Photo of Sheerness Dockyard Church

 

Lisvane & Llanishen Reservoirs

Dwr Cymru Welsh Water

Welsh Water is nominating the redevelopment Lisvane & Llanishen Reservoirs site for the Community Benefit Project Award. Saved by the Reservoir Action Group from becoming a housing development; Welsh Water has been working closely with the local community since acquiring the site in 2016.

The redevelopment includes three projects - the visitor centre, ENRAW & Community Woodland projects. Collectively the projects have transformed the site, providing high quality facilities, green and blue space, and enabling access for all whilst protecting the ecology and enhancing biodiversity on site. The site opened to the public as a hub for health and wellbeing in July 2023.

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Lisvane & Llanishen Reservoirs
Lisvane & Llanishen Reservoirs

 

Viking Energy Network, Jarrow (VENJ), South Tyneside 

South Tyneside Council

The Viking Energy Network Jarrow (VENJ) is South Tyneside Council’s (STC) cutting-edge renewable energy scheme. It is first of its kind in the UK to utilise a combination of three renewable energy sources.

VENJ harnesses low-grade heat from the River Tyne, exporting it to nine council owned buildings, including high-rise flats and leisure facilities. The benefits of VENJ are threefold: reducing greenhouse gas emissions; creating a reliable, good-value source of heat and improving energy security by diversifying from fossil fuels into the renewable energy sector. It is estimated that VENJ will save 1,035 tonnes of CO2 and £492,000 annually.

 

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Photo of The Viking Energy Network Jarrow (VENJ), South Tyneside Council’s (STC) cutting-edge renewable energy scheme.

The Viking Energy Network Jarrow (VENJ) is South Tyneside Council’s (STC) cutting-edge renewable energy scheme.

 

 

 

St Comgall’s–Ionad Eileen Howell, Belfast 

Belfast City Council  

St Comgall’s–Ionad Eileen Howell is a historic building in west Belfast with stunning Neo-Georgian brickwork and traditional slated roofs and holds immense local significance. The once derelict and dilapidated former school St Comgall's, owned by Falls Community Council, has undergone a remarkable transformation.  The refurbishment and repair of the building has brought new life into the building, making it a valuable asset for the local community. With its added offices, café, and versatile spaces for events and exhibitions, the Grade B1-listed building on Divis Street has been meticulously refurbished resulting in a stunning example of first-class urban regeneration in Belfast. 

 

 

St Comgall’s–Ionad Eileen Howell is a historic building in west Belfast

St Comgall’s–Ionad Eileen Howell, a historic building in west Belfast

St Comgall’s–Ionad Eileen Howell is a historic building in west Belfast

 

Juniper House

Pollard Thomas Edwards

Imagine a new building inspired by the ’15-minute neighbourhood’, providing affordable homes with easy access to amenities - shops, restaurants, leisure – and some on site, like a nursery for your children, and classrooms for higher education. Imagine an adjacent park and trees, blending neatly with neighbouring homes, and a nursery garden inside its perimeter, providing inhabitants – residents, students, toddlers, teachers – with green space to play and relax in.

It sounds ideal but it describes a real place, designed by Pollard Thomas Edwards and built by Hill for the London Borough of Waltham Forest as hands-on developer.

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Juniper House in London

Juniper House unites new homes with a nursery and a university campus in Walthamstow.

Juniper House in London

 

Athelhampton Zero

SPASE Architects + Surveyors

Athelhampton House, a Grade I Listed Building and Tudor Manor estate, was consuming £55,000 of energy in 2019, which post covid and Ukrainian conflict would have been a six-figure sum. SPASE led a multidisciplinary team from feasibility to handover in achieving a Carbon Neutral scheme to run the estate.

A combination of new 3phase electricity network, for 130kW solar PV, 15 ASHP, 4 GSHP, 12 Tesla batteries and more. Athelhampton now saves 100 tonnes of Carbon annually and has a nominal energy bill of £500 annually, with fossil fuels removed from the site. This is the first of its kind.

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Athelhampton
Athelhampton

 

Bank Station Capacity Upgrade

Transport for London

Bank is one of the world’s largest and most complex underground railway stations with over 100,000 passengers using the station each peak period. The £0.7 billion Bank Station Capacity Upgrade project provided improved passenger access, circulation, and interchange and delivered step free access and compliant emergency fire and evacuation within budget.

The meaningful design, innovative engineering, and disciplined construction with a innovative contractor engagement tender approach have ultimately bought a station that has its origins in the early 1900s into the modern era, providing London with a best-in-class transport hub that will serve its users well into the next century.

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Bank Station Capacity Upgrade
Bank Station Capacity Upgrade

 

Mott MacDonald London Estimating & Cost Intelligence Team

Led by Patrick Walsh and Malathi Paramsothi-Palmer, the Mott MacDonald London Estimating and Cost Intelligence Team has excelled in delivering key infrastructure projects, enhancing industry standards through innovation and inclusivity. Their work, pivotal in achieving sustainable, efficient outcomes for high-profile clients like Transport for London and Network Rail, showcases their commitment to excellence and ethical practices. This nomination recognises their outstanding contribution to surveying, setting them apart as deserving leaders in the field.

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Mott Macdonald team

 

AspinallVerdi Limited

AspinallVerdi is a leading practice of RICS Chartered Surveyors and Chartered Town Planners specialising in Local Plan level viability assessments, site-specific viability assessment and delivery of strategic sites / garden communities.

AspinallVerdi was on the RICS steering group to draft the RICS Assessing Viability in Planning guidance notes. AspinallVerdi has also been spreading their best practice at RTPI and Homes England conferences

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AspinallVerdi Limited team

 

Larry Russen FRICS

Larry’s infectious commitment and passion motivate us to aim higher and keep learning. In every sense, he is not just a leader but a true ambassador for what it means to be part of RICS. The best part, however, is that we get to have fun with him along the way.

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Peter McCrea FRICS

Peter McCrea is the retiring Chair of the Board of Trustees for LionHeart, the RICS’s benevolent fund. Throughout his time on the Board Peter has worked tirelessly to improve the way in which the Board conducts its business in support of the charity to widen its reach.

He has ensured the opportunity of board membership is broadened to welcome surveyors and non-surveyors from a range of backgrounds. Peter has given 100s of hours in service to the profession, to members and their families and deserved to be recognised for his contribution.

Peter McCrea FRICS

 

 

 

The Thomas Graham Community Library

Fleming Buildings Limited

Fleming Buildings on behalf of Strathblane Community Development Trust (SCDT) embarked on a major project to create a new community library to replace the village’s library facility, a 124 sq metre dilapidated 40-year-old portacabin. Despite its size, age and limited opening hours, Strathblane Library is one of the council’s busiest rural libraries The new library is a striking modern building with advanced net zero carbon energy system – a partnership between SCDT and Stirling Council.

The first community-council partnership to deliver library services in Scotland: a blend of charitable and donor finance, community enterprise and local authority expertise.

The outcome is impressive with the number of library users being increased significantly and adjoining community rooms being well used.  Good value engineering enabled to project to be delivered at reasonable cost without detracting from the effectiveness of the end use. The building was designed and delivered to be Net Zero Carbon and is the first building in Scotland to have EPC Rating of -1. This project is an outstanding  example of how  an initial significant single donation coupled with drive and enthusiasm within the locality  can result in meaningful contribution to the community.   

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Photo of The Thomas Graham Community Library in Scotland

The new library is a striking modern building with advanced net zero carbon energy system – a partnership between Strathblane Community Development Trust (SCDT) and Stirling Council.

Photo of The Thomas Graham Community Library in Scotland

 

 

 

Wingfield Station

Derbyshire Historic Buildings Trust

Peter Milner FRICS, of the Derbyshire Historic Buildings Trust, Project Lead for the restoration of Grade II* Wingfield Station in Derbyshire has nominated this successful project as an exemplar of cooperation between a buildings preservation trust, local authority and Historic England to ensure this rarest surviving intact pioneer era railway station, once described by Christian Barman as the most ”perfect of station houses” has been saved for future generations to enjoy and admire.

Wingfield is the embodiment of the skill and innovation of George and Robert Stephenson in bringing rail travel to the world, changing the way we worked forever. Neglected for over 40 years, Wingfield Station is the only surviving of the 26 station houses designed by Francis Thompson and commissioned by George and Robert Stephenson for the North Midland Railway which opened in 1840. Steeped in rich history this is an exemplar restoration of this Grade II* listed station house. Passionately saved from dereliction by the team it’s future is now ensured and Wingfield Station will now benefit enthusiasts and community groups alike.

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Wingfield Station, Derbyshire
Wingfield Station, Derbyshire

 

Lilidorei at the Alnwick Garden, Alnwick

AtkinsRéalis 

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Lilidorei
Lilidorei

National shortlists by category

Project Nominator company name
Bank Station Capacity Upgrade Transport for London
TSS - Cadent Backfill and Reinstatement Cadent Gas
Herring Bridge BAM Farrans JV
Shawfair Thomas and Adamson
Barmouth Metallic works Network Rail

Project Nominator company name
SPASE Architects + Surveyors / Athelhampton Zero SPASE Architects + Surveyors
Rowanbank Gardens Richard Bright Associates Ltd
Corrieshalloch Visitor Centre - National Trust for Scotland Oberlanders Architects
20 Fenchurch Street Savills

Project Nominator company name
Lisvane & Llanishen Reservoirs Dwr Cymru Welsh Water
Strathnaver Museum Oberlanders Architects
Parc Coed Elai Arcadis
North Shields Transport Hub Napper Architects
Lilidorei at Alnwick Garden  AtkinsRéalis

Project Nominator company name
YY London Quadrant Estates
Custom House, Belfast TODD Architects
AC Hotel by Marriott Glasgow Chris Stewart Group
Unity Place LOM architecture and design
Portway Building Redevelopment Bidwells
Kew An Lergh, Nansledan, Newquay ADAM Architecture
Renovation and restoration of 50 Commercial Street Ridge and Partners LLP
60 Ironmonger TSP
The Interchange Development ISG Ltd
Home Group Headquarters - One Strawberry Lane Turner & Townsend
Lilidorei at the Alnwick Garden AtkinsRéalis
Heart of the City (Cambridge Street Collective, Elshaw House and Bethel Chapel) – Henry Boot Construction Altitude PR
Net Zero Industry Innovation Centre Robertson Group

Company
BTTC
Ekkist
Omega RE
AspinallVerdi Limited
Novello Chartered Surveyors
Trew Surveying Ltd

Company
Mott MacDonald London Estimating & Cost Intelligence Team
Turner & Townsend Digital Transformation Programme
Soben
Arcadis - Lenders, Insurers & Investors

Betsy Wong FRICS

Betsy is a highly dedicated member of the RICS Eastern Region Board. She regularly goes above and beyond to be an ambassador to the RICS, attending events, engaging with schools, supporting the APC process and inputting into plans for organisational changes. She deserves recognition for her enthusiastic can-do attitude, time and efforts. She also supports the charity ’Form the Future’ to encourage next generation to join our profession. Betsy embodies unparalleled dedication to her profession and community.

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Larry Russen FRICS

Larry’s infectious commitment and passion motivate us to aim higher and keep learning. In every sense, he is not just a leader but a true ambassador for what it means to be part of RICS. The best part, however, is that we get to have fun with him along the way.

Image of Larry Russen

 

 

Hannah Tyers MRICS

Accomplished the title of the 13th youngest female chartered surveyor in the world, as well as accolades such as being highly commended in the rising star category at the CN Awards 2023, Trainee of the Year, most valued business contributor two years running and raising £150,000 for the National Association for Children of Alcoholics and the Lighthouse Club. My greatest achievement to date is that I have never given up despite the set backs I have faced. I aspire to inspire those who follow in my footsteps.

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National Judging Panel

Colin Harrop BSc (Hons) FRICS

Mandy Spenceley BSc FRICS

Mandy Spenceley has over 35 years of experience in property, spanning roles in Local Authorities, airports, utilities, telecoms, and residential survey and valuation across the UK. For the past 10 years, she has led regional and national surveyor teams and is passionate about authentic people-centric culture. She founded Ostara Insights, a consultancy focusing on aligning surveying business strategy, culture, and
DEI.

An experienced trainer and RICS assessor, Mandy is an ardent advocate for neurodivergent employees, raising awareness and removing stigma. She serves on
the RICS Yorkshire and Humber Board and is about to embark on a Masters in
Occupational Psychology.

Mandy Spenceley BSc FRICS

Selina Baptiste MRICS

Selina is a Chartered Quantity Surveyor with over 15 years of experience in the Built Environment, encompassing both Main Contracting and Consultancy. She has worked on projects in the Super Prime Residential sector, Office Fit-Out, Private and Public Sector Refurbishments, and Public Sector Frameworks. Her clients and stakeholders have spanned the UK, Europe, and the US.

As a former Committee Chair for Schools and Universities within MATRICS London, Selina dedicated time to bringing awareness to students, career seekers, parents, and career advisors about the various roles in surveying. She continues to support the RICS Early Engagement team at events and talks.

As an APC Assessor and advocate for diversity and inclusion in the Built Environment, Selina has participated in mentorship programs to support and guide those entering the profession. She is committed to addressing the challenges of unconscious bias and discrimination by promoting the benefits and passion of pursuing a career in surveying.

Selina Baptiste MRICS

James Roberts FRICS FNAEA (Comm) FARLA

James Roberts leverages his 17-year career in real estate to deliver exceptional service to clients. A Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (FRICS) and Justice of the Peace, James brings a wealth of experience and integrity to every interaction.

Highlights: Multi-faceted Expertise: Advises on acquisitions, valuations, rent reviews, and property marketing.

Trusted Partner: Provides clients with comprehensive support, from needs assessment to closing deals.

Committed to the Industry: Trains aspiring RICS professionals and serves as Chair on the RICS UK South East Regional Board.

Beyond Property: James is actively involved in his community, serving as a magistrate and dedicating time to various volunteer initiatives.

James Roberts FRICS FNAEA (Comm) FARLA

Hugh Kemsley OBE MA FRICS

Hugh joined the national panel in 2019, having for the previous 10 years been a judge for the RICS Awards London Region, including 3 years as Chair of the regional panel. He is the panel’s Community Benefit judge.

His career has spanned valuation, property management and development, and arbitration in the firms Kemsley Whiteley & Ferris and Matthews & Goodman. He was Hon Treasurer to the RICS from 1996 to 2000.

He was also Chairman of the charity Winged Fellowship Trust, now known as ReVitalise, from 1989 to 2004

Hugh Kemsley OBE MA FRICS

Richard Moxon BSc FRICS

Richard retired from practice just over two years ago and is panels Commercial category Judge. A former Chair of the Regional RICS Awards Judging panel in the West Midlands, he has been involved in the RICS Awards for a number of years.

He is also former Chair of RICS UK & Ireland World Regional Board and sat on Governing Council for a number of years. Richard specialises in commercial property management together with Landlord and Tenant issues and has recently taken up a position as a visiting lecturer at the University of Wolverhampton helping develop the next generation of RICS members. 

Richard Moxon BSc FRICS

David Sandbrook FRICS 

David Sandbrook is a chartered surveyor, chartered planner and chartered waste & resource manager with over 35 years’ professional experience gained within commercial property and the specialist mineral, waste management and renewable energy sectors. David is a Director of Sandbrook Land & Minerals Limited advising mineral & waste operators, landowners and infrastructure providers on estate management, valuation and planning matters, with particular specialisms in compulsory purchase and severed mineral interests. He is a RICS Registered Valuer and Accredited Expert Witness.

David is a Member of the RICS Knowledge & Practice Committee and Chair of the RICS Land & Natural Resources Professional Group Panel.

David lives in Derbyshire, where he is a Trustee and operational Member of Derby Mountain Rescue Team. He is also a Director of the Katherine Martin Charitable Trust, supporting NSPCC, Barnardo’s and RSPCA.

 

David Sandbrook FRICS

Kerry Gibbs MRICS

Kerry is a Partner at Gardiner & Theobald and has over 35 years’ experience in the construction industry; starting her career with John Laing Construction in 1988 before joining Holloway White Allom in 1997 where she specialised in the heritage and super prime residential market including running the country house division before moving into consultancy in 2011.

Kerry is an APC Assessor, Mentor for the G&T Mentoring Programme and is a senior management representative for the G&T Building for Women Initiative.

Kerry Gibbs MRICS

Sean Farrell, KSNPM

Sean Farrell is an Associate Director with KSN Project Management and has worked at senior management level across various roles including Client Representative, Contract Administrator, Project Manager, Building Surveyor and Engineer. Sean has been a Chartered Building Surveyor for 20 years.

Through his consultancy and development experience with Tier 1 Main Contractors across Ireland, the UK and the US, Sean understands international best practice and applies his immense technical knowledge in the successful delivery of outstanding projects. His integrated and collaborative approach has seen him lead project teams across a diverse range of sectors, from residential and commercial to education, health and retail in the delivery of new-build, refurbishment, repurposing and fit-out. Sean’s most recent residential project is Sandford Lodge, an exclusive development of 36 high quality garden apartments and duplexes in Dublin 6.

Sean Farrell, KSNPM

Mike Ward FRICS FCABE MICWCI CEnv

Mike is a Chartered Building Surveyor and Chartered Project Management Surveyor currently employed by a Tier 1 construction contractor, ISG. Mike's journey in construction began as a joiner, where he started to develop a hands-on understanding of the built environment, transitioning into roles in quantity surveying and construction management, acquiring diverse skills along the way.

Mike later joined Tesco and discovered his passion for building surveying, and since then, he has never looked back. Driven by a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement. Mike is deeply invested in nurturing future talent within the industry. He sits on the RICS Yorkshire & Humber Regional Board and actively engages with other professional bodies, leveraging his knowledge and experience to mentor and support emerging professionals.

Mike Ward FRICS FCABE MICWCI CEnv

Richard Wimbush BSc (Hons) DipAdj FRICS FCIArb FCInstCES

Richard is a Chartered Quantity Surveyor and is the Principal Consultant and founder of Obsidyan Limited, a specialist consultancy that provides Quantity Surveying, contract and dispute resolution services.

Richard has worked in the construction industry for over 22 years for specialist contractors, Tier 1 Contractors as well as large consultancies. His experience includes a diverse range of projects that include major highways, mining, ground engineering and construction projects ranging up to £200m in value.

Richard is passionate about supporting others with their professional ambitions and progression, particular with their route to membership of the RICS.

Richard Wimbush BSc (Hons) DipAdj FRICS FCIArb FCInstCES

Saba Nayab BSc FRICS

Saba is an experienced surveyor with a depth of knowledge in valuations, regeneration, land acquisition and development. She holds a postgraduate from Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership.

Previously CBRE’s UK Director of Sustainability in Valuations, she focuses on sustainability in real estate, making the RICS Awards Revitalisation/ Refurbishment category an ideal fit for her expertise.

Saba was previously a Judge on the London regional panel of the Awards for seven years and chair of the London panel for a further three years. She is currently mentoring for two women’s networks.

Saba Nayab BSc FRICS

RICS UK Awards Regional winners

The winners of each regional category have recently been announced at a series of events held across the UK. Regional winners will go on to compete at the National Ceremony held on 04 October 2024.  

Click on each region below to learn more about each winning regional projects.

North West winners

Castlefield Viaduct

Twelve Architects & Masterplanners

The Grade II Listed Castlefield Viaduct has been restored and reinvented in a pilot scheme led by the National Trust and designed by Twelve Architects. The pilot seeks to marry the city’s proud industrial heritage with a modern urban park concept.

Since its opening, members of the community have experienced the park first-hand. Their feedback will shape the vision for the the permanent regeneration of the viaduct. Initially planned to be open for a year, the pilot scheme has been extended until the end of 2024, due to its widespread success.

 

Photo taken of Castlefield Viaduct

The Grade II Listed Castlefield Viaduct has been restored and reinvented in a pilot scheme led by the National Trust and designed by Twelve Architects.

 

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Astley Hall

Maybank Buildings Conservation LLP

Astley Hall, Chorley, is a Grade I-listed late C16th gentry house with an early C17th principal south range. Our connection with Astley started with a full building survey in 2001, repeated in 2011.

In 2015 we repaired internal movement in the Great Hall, preventing the collapse of some of the UK’s richest C17th plasterwork. Working closely with the Local Authority owners, we developed a major scheme of conservation repairs, which started in 2021 with a £1.3M refurbishment contract to conserve and transform the south range exterior. Works included cementitious render removal, and major repair works to roofs and windows.

 

Photo of Astley Hall, a Grade I-listed late C16th gentry house

Astley Hall, Chorley, is a Grade I-listed late C16th gentry house with an early C17th principal south range.

 

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Silk Street

AtkinsRéalis

The Silk Street development in Newton Heath, East Manchester, provides 69 high-quality, low-carbon homes for affordable social rent in an area where need is greatest. The development brings a long-term brownfield site back into use, creating a lasting community with homes in a range of sizes.

Some are designed for over-55s who are right-sizing from other council properties; these feature a larger internal footprint designed to HAPPI standards, to accommodate wheelchair users, plus extra storage space.

Sustainable technologies reduce costs for residents, helping prevent fuel poverty and supporting Manchester City Council’s target of becoming a zero-carbon city by 2028.

 

Photo taken of Silk Street development

The development brings a long-term brownfield site back into use, creating a lasting community with homes in a range of sizes.

 

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The Municipal Hotel and Spa by M:Gallery, Liverpool

Falconer Chester Hall

This magnificent project is the result of excellent work by FCH Architects in collaboration with our client Fragrance Group, main contractor Russell WBHO, and consultant teams, in transforming the iconic Municipal Buildings into a luxury four-star hotel.Municipal Hotel, Liverpool, MGallery is a stunning Victorian building that dates to 1868 and was built to accommodate Liverpool City Council, who were custodians until its sale in 2017.

Municipal Buildings represents much more than a refurbished heritage building. Its new lease of life has reinvigorated the illustrious historic district, at the heart of Liverpool.

 

Photo of The Municipal Hotel and Spa by M:Gallery, Liverpool

The project has reinvigorated the illustrious historic district, at the heart of Liverpool.

 

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Walker Sime - New Victoria, Manchester City centre

Walker Sime Limited

As Quantity Surveyor on the £110M+ award-winning PRS scheme “New Victoria” for Muse, Walker Sime has played a pivotal role in the delivery of a 520-apartment scheme which was completed 9 months ahead of schedule and on budget.

This immensely complex project involved developing two towers on a site which sits next to tramlines and Victoria station, and above a culvert. Despite multiple challenges, not least Covid, harnessing sustainable and low-carbon technology, implementing a ONE team delivery approach for all stakeholders, and unique collaboration through social value initiatives (like LifeShare), redefined the impact such developments can have on the community.

 

Image of New Victoria, Manchester City centre

As Quantity Surveyor on the £110M+ award-winning PRS scheme “New Victoria” for Muse, Walker Sime played a pivotal role in the delivery of a 520-apartment scheme.

 

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North East winners

Morpeth Leisure Centre

GT3 Architects 

The new Morpeth Sports and Leisure Centre is a sophisticated example of how well-designed co-located facilities can strengthen and champion diversity within a local community.

By working closely with joint clients Northumberland County Council and Active Northumberland, our design team worked to develop a new typology of public sector building, combining sport and leisure with community facilities.

Designed pre-covid, delivered during lockdowns, supply chain issues, and an impending recession, the centre shows how sports & leisure facilities can be the backbone of the evolving UK High Street, increasing participation in sport and improving the overall wellbeing of a whole community.

 

Photo of Morpeth Leisure Centre in Northumberland.

Morpeth Leisure Centre

 

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Ad Gefrin Museum and Whisky Distillery

Todd Milburn

Ad Gefrin is a £16m innovative world-class project consisting of a museum, visitor centre and Northumberland's first-ever whisky distillery. The statement buildings have been sensitively designed to fit the historical site by renowned Northumberland architect, Richard Elphick, echoing the great halls of 7th-century Northumbrian Kings, whilst combining the latest design practices, technologies and sustainability.

A team of leading northeast built environment firms including Brims, JCP, Redfox and Todd Milburn, in collaboration with a group of highly skilled local craftsmen, have expertly brought the world-class designs to life to deliver the breath-taking vision of co-founders Alan and Eileen Ferguson.

 

Image of Ad Gefrin dome from underneath, a £16m innovative world-class project consisting of a museum, visitor centre and Northumberland's first-ever whisky distillery.

Ad Gefrin, a £16m innovative world-class project consisting of a museum, visitor centre and Northumberland's first-ever whisky distillery.

Photo credit: Sally Ann Norman

 

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Viking Energy Network, Jarrow (VENJ), South Tyneside 

South Tyneside Council

The Viking Energy Network Jarrow (VENJ) is South Tyneside Council’s (STC) cutting-edge renewable energy scheme. It is first of its kind in the UK to utilise a combination of three renewable energy sources.

VENJ harnesses low-grade heat from the River Tyne, exporting it to nine council owned buildings, including high-rise flats and leisure facilities. The benefits of VENJ are threefold: reducing greenhouse gas emissions; creating a reliable, good-value source of heat and improving energy security by diversifying from fossil fuels into the renewable energy sector. It is estimated that VENJ will save 1,035 tonnes of CO2 and £492,000 annually.

 

Photo of The Viking Energy Network Jarrow (VENJ), South Tyneside Council’s (STC) cutting-edge renewable energy scheme.

The Viking Energy Network Jarrow (VENJ) is South Tyneside Council’s (STC) cutting-edge renewable energy scheme.

 

 

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Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Turner & Townsend 

Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Decarbonisation scheme is a major project to decarbonise North Tyneside General Hospital, to reduce its emissions by a massive 80% for years to come.

The £22million scheme is part of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust’s commitment to taking meaningful action to reduce its environmental impact.

The success of this programme at North Tyneside will act as an outstanding example of how a working hospital, heavily reliant on fossil fuels previously, can become much more environmentally friendly, not just for the rest of the Trust’s sites across Northumberland, but also for the NHS nationally.

 

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Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Decarbonisation scheme is a major project to decarbonise North Tyneside General Hospital.

 

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Hanover Point, Clavering Place, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3AT

Adderstone Group

In Newcastle's recent history, luxury residential projects have been scarce. Adderstone, a Newcastle-based developer, has dedicated 25 years to regenerating the city and sought to redefine this narrative. Enter Hanover Point: Newcastle's inaugural luxury apartment development. Spanning eight floors, ten unique apartments showcase panoramic views of iconic landmarks such as Tyne Bridge, Millennium Bridge, St James' Park, and Central Station.

The project faced hurdles, including site constraints, pandemic impacts, and rising inflation. Overcoming these challenges has been achieved, and Adderstone takes pride in contributing to the city's urban landscape with the delivery of this architectural gem on the Quayside.

 

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Hanover Point: Newcastle's inaugural luxury apartment development.

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The Hyde Park Picture House

Page Park Architects

Page\Park are an architectural practice with an expertise in working with historic buildings and bold contemporary interventions - often in challenging or sensitive contexts.

We were privileged to be leading this exciting redevelopment, and to be trusted with such a cherished venue of Leeds. The project became a genuine priority for us, and we wanted to treat it with the utmost respect and care.

Page\Park worked tirelessly with the client and wider design team through the entire project, and believe we have delivered a scheme that will protect this beautiful cinema for future generations.

 

The Hyde Park Picture House in Leeds

The Hyde Park Picture House in Leeds.

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Ledston Hall

Purcell

Ledston Hall is a Grade I listed country house, set within a Grade II* registered Park and Gardens in Yorkshire. Dating back to the 12th century, the hall had been largely vacant since the 1950s and was on the 'Heritage at Risk' register.

The project entailed extensive building fabric repairs, extensions, and adaption to interior layouts to create 10 luxury residential properties with private function rooms, a new entrance road, energy centre, landscaping and repairs to external features.

The hall showcases many historic features whilst creating light, modern homes. This repair and renovation project has secured Ledston Hall’s future.

 

Ledston Hall is a Grade I listed country house, set within a Grade II* registered Park and Gardens in Yorkshire.

Ledston Hall is a Grade I listed country house, set within a Grade II* registered Park and Gardens in Yorkshire.

 

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Camellia House, Wentworth Woodhouse

Donald Insall Associates

The once-abandoned home to the rarest camellias in the Western world has opened to the public for the first time in 50 years after a successful capital transformation by Donald Insall Associates, and has been removed from Historic England's Heritage at Risk Register.

Camellia House received £4m of National Lottery Heritage Fund funding to transform the site into a contemporary tearoom and multipurpose venue, whilst simultaneously providing an internal climate that protects and enhances the camellias.

As a result, this heritage asset has been brought back for the public to enjoy, and the internationally important camellias are protected for generations.

 

Camellia House received £4m of National Lottery Heritage Fund funding to transform the site into a contemporary tearoom and multipurpose venue, whilst simultaneously providing an internal climate that protects and enhances the camellias.

Camellia House received £4m of National Lottery Heritage Fund funding to transform the site into a contemporary tearoom and multipurpose venue.

 

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Tower Works

AtkinsRéalis

Tower Works is a build-to-rent scheme situated within Leeds’ historic Tower Works canal-side site. Part of the Holbeck Urban Village renovation area, and ongoing Leeds South Bank regeneration, the mixed-use sustainable development sensitively regenerates a former industrial site. 245 city living homes have been created as studio, one, two and three-bedroom apartments and duplexes, in two new buildings.

The transformational development was designed around the site’s three landmark Grade II Listed 1860s towers, with commercial and amenity facilities on the ground floor. Works commenced on site in January 2021 and completed in summer 2023. See team details in Appendix 1.

 

Tower Works is a build-to-rent scheme situated within Leeds’ historic Tower Works canal-side site.

Tower Works is a build-to-rent scheme situated within Leeds’ historic Tower Works canal-side site.

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East Midlands winners

Nottingham Central Library

Pick Everard

The Nottingham Central Library project, part of the Broad Marsh Green Heart regeneration scheme, was a significant undertaking by Nottingham City Council. The scheme created a city hub for arts, cultural, and community services, adaptable to future needs.

It includes an immersive storytelling wall and different creative zones for a range of ages. The dynamic space also features an events area that forms part of the foyer and public cafe, art displays, a gaming area for teenagers, a dedicated children’s library, a teaching area, and a bookable 100-person meeting space.

 

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The scheme created a city hub for arts, cultural, and community services, adaptable to future needs.

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Wingfield Station

Derbyshire Historic Buildings Trust

Redundant Wingfield Station, Grade II*, designated by the Victorian Society as one of the ten most "At Risk" buildings in the country had been neglected for over 40 years by the owner.

With the aid of Derbyshire Historic Buildings Trust the site was acquired by the local authority by way of CPO (2019) and transferred to the DHBT to undertake the restoration and conversion to a viable, sustainable re-use. The CPO was supported by Historic England. The National Lottery Heritage Fund provided round one funding. Urgent works largely funded by HE. Round two grant to complete the project by NHLF.

 

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Wingfield Station, Grade II*, had been designated by the Victorian Society as one of the ten most "At Risk" buildings in the country.

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Nottingham Central Library

Pick Everard

The Nottingham Central Library project, part of the Broad Marsh Green Heart regeneration scheme, was a significant undertaking by Nottingham City Council. The scheme created a city hub for arts, cultural, and community services, adaptable to future needs.

It includes an immersive storytelling wall and different creative zones for a range of ages. The dynamic space also features an events area that forms part of the foyer and public cafe, art displays, a gaming area for teenagers, a dedicated children’s library, a teaching area, and a bookable 100-person meeting space.

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The Nottingham Central Library project, part of the Broad Marsh Green Heart regeneration scheme, was a significant undertaking by Nottingham City Council.

 

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IQ Nelson Court, Nottingham

AtkinsRéalis

IQ Nelson Court, a 215 bed PBSA development, is located on a once abandoned site in an urban zone within a market that had been neglected for several years. This project introduces 215 residents and staff member, contributing to the revitalisation of the locality, helping to transform it into a vibrant social centre in Nottingham.

The area boasts a heritage significance within the market area. Mindful of this, the developer aligned with the local aesthetic, taking care not to eclipse the historical elements of the surroundings. This approach has enhanced the area's appeal, making it more inviting to the public.

 

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IQ Nelson Court, a 215 bed PBSA development, is located on a once abandoned site in an urban zone within a market that had been neglected for several years.

 

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West Midlands winners

The Halls, Wolverhampton

AtkinsRéalis

The Halls Wolverhampton, formerly Wolverhampton Civic and Wulfrun Halls, originally opened in 1938 and reopened in June 2023 after a 6-year closure. The venue has hosted diverse events, including concerts, performances, and club nights, offering entertainment and cultural experiences.

The iconic venue’s role extends beyond leisure, stimulating the local economy by attracting visitors and supporting nearby businesses.

AtkinsRéalis led a comprehensive refurbishment and extension of the building, increasing capacity to 5,400 across two halls. The project safeguarded the building for future generations – it was essentially re-built from the inside out, retaining original features, with an incredible result.

 

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AtkinsRéalis led a comprehensive refurbishment and extension of the building, increasing capacity to 5,400 across two halls.

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Lord Leycester Hospital

Donald Insall Associates

Grade I-listed medieval building Lord Leycester is home for service veterans known as the Brethren, and has re-opened to the public after 18 months of sensitive and intricate improvement works.

The project focused on securing financial sustainability by repairing the buildings and improving the Heritage visitor experience. The project was funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund in partnership with other national and local community donors. A 23% increase in areas accessible to the public and improved thermal comfort were part of the results of the upgrade works by a design team led by Donald Insall Associates.

 

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The project focused on securing financial sustainability by repairing the buildings and improving the Heritage visitor experience.

 

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Walsall Manor Hospital Urgent Care Unit

BDP

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust (WHT) identified the need to re-develop and expand their emergency capacity to cope with local demand and a predicted increase in activity expected by Autumn 2022 as a result of a change in catchment area associated with the opening of the Midland Metropolitan Hospital (MMH).

The Trust produced an Outline Business Case (OBC) which identified the preferred option as a two-storey new build extension adjacent to the existing emergency department, including the refurbishment of the existing department to provide accommodation, which supports an integrated model of emergency, urgent, and ambulatory care.

 

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Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust (WHT) identified the need to re-develop and expand their emergency capacity to cope with local demand and a predicted increase in activity.

 

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The Halls, Wolverhampton

AtkinsRéalis

The Halls Wolverhampton, formerly Wolverhampton Civic and Wulfrun Halls, originally opened in 1938 and reopened in June 2023 after a 6-year closure. The venue has hosted diverse events, including concerts, performances, and club nights, offering entertainment and cultural experiences.

The iconic venue’s role extends beyond leisure, stimulating the local economy by attracting visitors and supporting nearby businesses.

AtkinsRéalis led a comprehensive refurbishment and extension of the building, increasing capacity to 5,400 across two halls. The project safeguarded the building for future generations – it was essentially re-built from the inside out, retaining original features, with an incredible result.

 

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AtkinsRéalis led a comprehensive refurbishment and extension of the building, increasing capacity to 5,400 across two halls.

 

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The Goodsyard, Birmingham

AtkinsRéalis

The Goodsyard (previously known as Hockley Mills) is a 395-apartment residential-led mixed use site in the Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham. The site is adjacent to the Jewellery Quarter train and tram station and is on the cusp of a conservation area.

With this in mind, the Developer introduced a new access to the train station with public realm through the site, aligning the design with the local aesthetic, re-introducing historical themes throughout the design on the scheme.

The project was delivered early and on budget. An existing Victorian tunnel and buttress wall was retained and strengthened to allow future development.

 

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The Goodsyard (previously known as Hockley Mills) is a 395-apartment residential-led mixed use site in the Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham.

 

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East of England winners

Priscilla Bacon Lodge

LSI Architects

The new Priscilla Bacon Lodge is a £12.5M new state-of-the-art Hospice building in Norfolk, replacing Priscilla Bacon Hospice’s previous outdated facilities. A charity funded project, the new Hospice building is a culmination of the remarkable generosity of fundraisers and organisations from Norfolk and beyond, and support from an army of volunteers.

The new building means more people will receive the best possible end-of-life care at the new Priscilla Bacon Lodge, as it will provide increased choice and access to the specific services they require when they need them.

 

Priscilla Bacon Lodge is a £12.5M new state-of-the-art Hospice building in Norfolk.

Priscilla Bacon Lodge is a £12.5M new state-of-the-art Hospice building in Norfolk.

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Oxburgh Hall

Purcell

Oxburgh Hall is a 15th century manor house owned and managed by the National Trust. Purcell were appointed Lead Designer and Architect for the ‘Raise the Roof’ project at Oxburgh Hall, following the unexpected collapse of a dormer window in August 2016.

The ambitious, £6m project – the biggest in the Grade I-listed hall’s history – has successfully seen repairs carried out to the roof, windows, chimneys, and medieval gatehouse façade, whilst remaining open to the public throughout the works. The restoration of Oxburgh Hall is a story of discovery, learning, ingenuity and determination, futureproofing the property for generations to come.

 

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Purcell were appointed Lead Designer and Architect for the ‘Raise the Roof’ project at Oxburgh Hall, following the unexpected collapse of a dormer window in August 2016.

 

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Retrofit Eco Home

Southend-on-Sea City Council

Southend-on-Sea City Council has committed to net zero by 2030 and a retrofit action plan is being rolled out. A key project within this plan is the innovative retrofit showhome which was opened in November 2023 to demonstrate the most cutting-edge sustainable housing technologies.

The housing team partnered with many teams across the Council, as well as the DEFRA (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) funded Catchment to Coast project to undertake a holistic deep retrofit of a 1950s Semi-detached home.

These learnings will feed into the rest of the action plan and national policy on water management.

 

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Southend-on-Sea City Council has committed to net zero by 2030 and a retrofit action plan is being rolled out. 

 

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Royal West Norfolk Golf Club

Feilden+Mawson LLP

A major new refurbishment and extension of the Clubhouse for the Royal West Norfolk Golf Club at Brancaster by Feilden+Mawson Architects. The Clubhouse located on a sliver of land between the beach and saltmarshes presented unique design and construction logistical challenges.

The project improved and modernised the existing Victorian clubhouse, unifying the form and creating accessibility for all whilst retaining the history and character of the club.

This project preserves this important heritage asset, protecting the building’s use, increasing its sustainability and resilience to climate change for the enjoyment of future generations of golf club members.

 

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The project improved and modernised the existing Victorian clubhouse, unifying the form and creating accessibility for all whilst retaining the history and character of the club.

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Canary Quay, Norwich

Broadland Housing Association/RG Carter

The full team; Broadland Housing Association (BHA), R G Carter Ltd, Ingleton Wood, RUA, Rossi Long Associates and Bidwells are being nominated for this award.

They all demonstrated exceptional professionalism within their individual fields and areas of responsibility but crucially brought their professional and collaborative skills together for the benefit of the project and the community.

Over a four-phase, five year period, ideas and constraints were shared and discussed among the entire team, relationships were exceptional and facilitated a cooperative build which delivered the project at every phase to the required quality, on programme and to budget.

 

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Canary Quay in Norwich

 

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London winners

300 Harrow Road

Child Graddon Lewis

A residential-led, new mixed-use scheme for Westminster City Council in North Paddington, 300 Harrow Road is an estate regeneration project that addresses a severe need for new affordable housing by the council. Comprising of three new blocks that scale up to 16-storeys, the scheme delivers 112 genuinely affordable homes, a nursery, new community centre, canal-side café, and start-up office space.

The scheme, designed by architects Child Graddon Lewis and delivered by Willmott Dixon Construction, was changed mid-construction by the freshly elected Labour council from being 50% for private sale to 100% affordable rent – with the majority available at social rent.

 

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300 Harrow Road is an estate regeneration project that addresses a severe need for new affordable housing by the council.

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The Old Curiosity Shop

Ayesa

The Old Curiosity Shop’s (OCS) rich legacy dates back to the early 17th century. Notably, the shop's association with Charles Dickens further adds to its allure. Its significance and charm led to preservation efforts, albeit many of them were ill-conceived. The London School of Economics bought the OCS in 2018, restoring it as part of the university campus extension.

 

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The Old Curiosity Shop’s (OCS) rich legacy dates back to the early 17th century.

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Evelina Children’s Day Treatment Centre

ADP Architecture Ltd

The Children’s Day Treatment Centre at Evelina London Children’s Hospital is a new state-of-the-art facility inserted into a highly constrained sensitive site between the Victorian St Thomas’ Hospital and the contemporary Evelina London Children’s Hospital - a restriction that shaped the project, inspiring us to explore new innovations in healthcare design.

The role of the Centre is to reduce waiting times for families on the day of surgery, improve patient experience and increase capacity to treat more complex patients in the main children’s hospital. Opened in July 2023, the Centre will treat up to an additional 2,300 children per year.

 

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The Children’s Day Treatment Centre at Evelina London Children’s Hospital is a new state-of-the-art facility.

 

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Tower Hamlets Town Hall

Turner & Townsend

Turner & Townsend was appointed in 2018 (at the end of RIBA Stage 3B). The team consisted of Turner & Townsend Cost Managers and Project Managers, as well as specialist design guardians to advise technically (ICA/Cundall) as well as specifically on the building's heritage (Fiona Raley Architecture).

Cooperation across the diversely skilled teams was a key success factor in the design management and future proof of the Grade II listed former Royal London Hospital. The team is proud to see the building removed from Historic England’s Heritage at Risk register, preserving the community’s history for future generations.

 

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Tower Hamlets Town Hall in London.

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Juniper House

Pollard Thomas Edwards

Imagine a new building inspired by the ’15-minute neighbourhood’, providing affordable homes on a brownfield site with easy access to amenities - shops, restaurants, leisure – and some on-plot, like a nursery, and classrooms for higher education.

Imagine an adjacent park and trees, blending neatly with neighbouring homes, and a nursery garden inside its perimeter, providing residents, students, toddlers and teachers –with space to play and relax in. It sounds ideal but it describes a real place PTE designed for the London Borough of Waltham Forest: Juniper House, which unites new homes with a nursery and a university campus in Walthamstow.

 

Juniper House in London

Juniper House unites new homes with a nursery and a university campus in Walthamstow.

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South East winners

St Mark's Church of England School

AtkinsRéalis

St Mark's Church of England School is a game changer for the Southampton community. AtkinsRéalis, Morgan Sindall Construction, Architecture PLB and the rest of the team worked collaboratively with Southampton City Council (SCC) to deliver a brand new 1346-place all-through school - enabling families to save long bus rides by sending their children to a state-of-the-art establishment right on their doorstep.

However, it's not just functionally and in placemaking that this school has changed lives; the incredible outreach programmes during the build will see a social return of investment of £75m back into the local community throughout the project's lifecycle.

 

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AtkinsRéalis, Morgan Sindall Construction, Architecture PLB and the rest of the team worked collaboratively with Southampton City Council (SCC) to deliver a brand new 1346-place all-through school for the local community.

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Sheerness Dockyard Church

Hugh Broughton Architects

A collaboration between Hugh Broughton Architects and Martin Ashley Architects has successfully guided the recent restoration of the Grade II* listed Sheerness Dockyard Church, which has been transformed from a fire damaged ruin to a welcoming new community hub for people on the Isle of Sheppey.

The team have achieved a delicate balance, authentically restoring the historic fabric whilst re-presenting the interior to suit its new civic purpose, working together since 2017 to deliver this exemplary heritage-led regeneration scheme.

 

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A collaboration between Hugh Broughton Architects and Martin Ashley Architects has successfully guided the recent restoration of the Grade II* listed Sheerness Dockyard Church.

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QEQM Hospital, Margate, Kent - Major remodelling and expansion of Emergency Department

Modus Construction Consultants Ltd (joint with HMY Architects & WW Martin Contractors)

A joint submission for the major remodelling and expansion to the QEQM Hospital, delivering vital world class clinical care facilities and services.

Delivered in multiple phases, the team successfully managed the complex operational challenges of a live hospital over a 30month programme. Meticulous planning, project coordination, exceptional design and excellent delivery on site ensured the uninterrupted delivery of care at East Kent’s main hospital.

Now complete, the project provides a new Emergency Department (A&E), Rapid Assessment & Treatment area, dedicated mental health facilities, a paediatric emergency department, remodelled ambulance bays, consultation/treatment rooms, and various other staff wellbeing and patient care facilities.

 

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Now complete, the project provides a new Emergency Department (A&E), Rapid Assessment & Treatment area, dedicated mental health facilities, a paediatric emergency department, remodelled ambulance bays, consultation/treatment rooms, and various other staff wellbeing and patient care facilities.

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Empress Heights Fire Safety Remediation

Bailey Partnership (Consultants) LLP

Bailey Partnership leads as multidisciplinary consultant for facade replacement in an eight-storey mixed-use building. Focused on life safety, our project addresses facade issues, replacing combustible materials, and securing funding support.

Diligent financial management safeguards leaseholder interests, ensuring completion ahead of schedule and within budget.

The scheme not only enhances physical safety but also improves residents' well-being, fostering a sense of community security. Partnering with Homes England and DLUHC through the Building Safety Fund, the project ensures compliance with current and future legislation, contributing to the sustainability of the building for future generations and communities. Completion is expected in Spring 2024.

 

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Focused on life safety, the project addresses facade issues, replacing combustible materials, and securing funding support.

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Cidermill Theatre Chipping Campden School

Dawn Lodge Associates

This is the story of how a team of four individuals with vision, drive, passion, innovative thinking, and tenacity came together to work tirelessly, overcoming multiple challenges to deliver a project that took 12 years from concept to completion.

John Sanderson Head Teacher Chipping Campden School 2012-2023
Andrew Sunderland Chair of Governors
Jeff Price Chair Campden School Housing Association - 2022
Dawn Lodge Chartered Surveyor Dawn Lodge Associates.

The project: a theatre for the school and community, and replacement homes for school staff, all built on brownfield at Chipping Campden School. A state school in Chipping Campden, established 1440.

 

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Cidermill Theatre Chipping Campden School

 

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Dartmoor National Park

Jonathan Rhind Architects

Simultaneous repair of 15 historic rural agricultural buildings in Dartmoor National Park in a limited timescale, with limited funding and under strict conservation criteria.

The pilot project was a collaboration between national cultural and heritage bodies, government departments, five national parks, farm owners, conservation architects, specialist consultants and conservation contractors. The project identified vulnerable historic agricultural buildings which are rooted in the cultural identity of each national park, and were in danger of being lost to decay.

Funding was provided for masterplans and specialist conservation repair work to rescue them for continued use in an agricultural context with 80% funding.

 

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The project identified vulnerable historic agricultural buildings which are rooted in the cultural identity of each national park, and were in danger of being lost to decay.

 

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Keynsham Recycling Hub

AECOM

Keynsham Recycling Hub is a large-scale (c.£35m construction value) state-of-the-art waste recycling facility produced for Bath & North East Council (B&NES Council).

The project encompasses both recycling facilities for household waste collected by the Council, as well as facilities such as a publicly accessible household waste drop off, a re-use shop, offices and an MOT/vehicle maintenance workshop. The project is special because it has solved a large part of a complex consolidation programme of Council waste services provisions (from four sites into one) and was procured successfully during Covid-19 via collaboration between the project team and contractor.

 

Keynsham Recycling Hub, a large-scale (c.£35m construction value) state-of-the-art waste recycling facility produced for Bath & North East Council (B&NES Council).

Keynsham Recycling Hub is a large-scale (c.£35m construction value) state-of-the-art waste recycling facility produced for Bath & North East Council (B&NES Council).

 

 

 

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Bayspace St Ives

Studio Skein Ltd

More than just a co-working office, Bayspace St Ives opened its doors in 2023 with ambitions to anchor inclusive economic growth for the town. Conceived as an enterprise hub to address precarity in the local seasonal economy, Bayspace delivers support through services, partnerships, training, facility-hire and projects.

On top of that, it’s a delightful place to work, offering memberships and rentals in a fully accessible Grade II listed heritage building, framing dramatic views across St Ives harbour. Together, the Design Team worked tirelessly to overcome successive challenges during and after covid to deliver a beautifully restored building open to all.

 

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Bayspace St Ives, a fully accessible Grade II listed heritage building, framing dramatic views across St Ives harbour. 

 

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Keynvor

ARCO2 Architecture Ltd

Arco2 Architecture Ltd are an award winning, established multi-disciplinary team operating within the heart of Cornwall.

Undertaking high-specification residential development pushing the boundaries of sustainable design through Passivhaus principals, fabric first approach and meticulous attention to design and construction detail in combination with sister company ADD Sustainable Construction.

Keynvor whole heartedly embraces its location both in terms of capitalising on the extraordinary views, but also by the creation of a timeless Architecture. The architecture embraces the sites restricted nature and is unique to the genius loci of the site.

 

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Scotland winners

The Thomas Graham Community Library

Fleming Buildings Limited

Strathblane Community Development Trust (SCDT) embarked on a major project to create a new community library to replace the village’s library facility, a 124 sq metre dilapidated 40-year-old portacabin.

Despite its size, age and limited opening hours, Strathblane Library is one of the council’s busiest rural libraries. The new library is a striking modern building with advanced net zero carbon energy system – a partnership between Strathblane Community Development Trust (SCDT) and Stirling Council.

The first community-council partnership to deliver library services in Scotland: a blend of charitable and donor finance, community enterprise and local authority expertise.

 

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The new library is a striking modern building with advanced net zero carbon energy system – a partnership between Strathblane Community Development Trust (SCDT) and Stirling Council.

 

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Fairburn Tower

Simpson & Brown

Fairburn Tower was built around 1545 for Murdo Mackenzie and enlarged in the early 17th century, before being abandoned and falling in to disrepair. The tower sat as a ruin for over a hundred years and was on the Buildings at Risk register, until it was identified by the Landmark Trust as an opportunity to add to their portfolio of unique holiday homes around the United Kingdom.

The project saw the Category A listed tower transformed from a roofless ruin into high quality holiday accommodation, using appropriate traditional materials and craftsmanship whilst carefully integrating necessary modern services.

 

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The project involved transforming a Category A listed tower from a roofless ruin into a high quality holiday accommodation.

 

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University of Strathclyde, The National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS)

MGAC

The University of Strathclyde, National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) project is nominated by MGAC, a global boutique consultancy operating out of twelve offices across the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada. MGAC was appointed as Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor by the University and delivered services from RIBA Stage 2 through Stage 7.

MGAC demonstrated excellence on this project through robust financial management and cost control, resulting in the project being delivered in line with the £43M budget. Our efforts also secured a BREEAM Outstanding rating, an accolade that less than 1% of new non-domestic buildings achieve in the UK.

 

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MGAC was appointed as Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor by the University and delivered services from RIBA Stage 2 through Stage 7.

 

 

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Scottish Galleries at the National

National Galleries Scotland

The design team, led by Hoskins Architects, was appointed in 2014 to undertake the exceptional challenge of carefully reworking the lower ground levels of Scottish National Galleries’ complex on Edinburgh’s world-famous Mound, below Playfair’s iconic Greek temple (the National).

The team began by undertaking careful research including extensive consultation with stakeholders to understand current limitations and future aspirations.

Numerous significant and unforeseeable challenges were overcome by the team throughout the delivery of the project by working collaboratively and openly with both client and contractor, in the end delivering a truly world class space in which to display Scotland’s national collection.

 

Photo of the lower ground levels of Scottish National Galleries’ complex on Edinburgh’s world-famous Mound, below Playfair’s iconic Greek temple (the National).

The design team, led by Hoskins Architects, was appointed in 2014 to undertake the exceptional challenge of carefully reworking the lower ground levels of Scottish National Galleries’ complex on Edinburgh’s world-famous Mound, below Playfair’s iconic Greek temple (the National).

 

          

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Rowanbank Gardens

Artisan Real Estate

Artisan Real Estate is one of the UK’s most progressive commercial and residential developers, specialising in flexible, mixed-use regeneration projects in sensitive city centre environments.

Rowanbank Gardens in Corstorphine, Edinburgh is Artisan’s second major residential development in Scotland and is delivering 126 sustainable homes - including 25% affordable and a significant proportion of family housing.

Hailed as a ‘spectacular blueprint for low carbon living’ the high-quality development is on track for completion in spring 2024, with 93 apartments for private sale set around a large a shared courtyard and garden space filled with fruit trees and communal planting beds.

 

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Hailed as a ‘spectacular blueprint for low carbon living’, the high-quality development is on track for completion in spring 2024.

 

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Northern Ireland winners

Sean Dolans / Creevagh Heights, Derry 

Radius Housing Association 

At Radius we are always looking at how we can bring innovative approaches to how we develop new homes and build strong communities. Working with Sean Dolans and the other organisations we have built a strong partnership approach, which has been able to deliver a huge amount, including 119 high quality homes and a first-class new sports and community facility. This project allowed a unique partnership approach which would go beyond the construction of houses or a sports facility. It delivered a high quality, integrated community project for wider community to use. 

 

Templemore Baths, Belfast  

Belfast City Council  

The Project has achieved the successful restoration of Templemore Baths, a Grade B Listed building. The building is of significant architectural interest (one of only two Victorian baths remaining in the city and is the only remaining functioning Victorian bath in Ireland). Most of the original architectural detailing has been retained, alongside 80% salvage rate of materials. This project is unique as the building has been restored to its original purpose, with the transformation documented and showcased within the new interpretative space. All stakeholders involved ensured that the architectural, historic and social interest was captured and restored in equal measure. 

 

Overhead image of Heritage Project Templemore Baths, Belfast, one of only two Victorian baths remaining in the city and is the only remaining functioning Victorian bath in Ireland

Templemore Baths, one of only two Victorian baths remaining in Belfast

 

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Queen’s Business School Student Hub, Belfast 

TODD Architects 

The design and delivery of Queen’s Business School’s Student Hub was led by TODD Architects, working closely with WSP’s project management/cost consultancy teams.The brief was particularly demanding with requirement both to ensure flexibility in its accommodation to adapt to evolving teaching and learning pedagogies for its post-graduate students and to become an exemplar in sustainable building design. The site context was particularly challenging. The contemporary architectural solution acknowledges the neighbouring listed-building in its form and materiality, whilst also responding to the sensitive landscape, with the building carefully set into its sloping site; ensuring user-connectivity with the surrounding mature woodland.  

 

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Queen’s Business School’s Student Hub in Belfast

 

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St Comgall’s–Ionad Eileen Howell, Belfast 

Belfast City Council  

St Comgall’s–Ionad Eileen Howell is a historic building in west Belfast with stunning Neo-Georgian brickwork and traditional slated roofs and holds immense local significance. The once derelict and dilapidated former school St Comgall's, owned by Falls Community Council, has undergone a remarkable transformation.  The refurbishment and repair of the building has brought new life into the building, making it a valuable asset for the local community. With its added offices, café, and versatile spaces for events and exhibitions, the Grade B1-listed building on Divis Street has been meticulously refurbished resulting in a stunning example of first-class urban regeneration in Belfast. 

 

 

St Comgall’s–Ionad Eileen Howell is a historic building in west Belfast

St Comgall’s–Ionad Eileen Howell, a historic building in west Belfast

Bruce Street, Belfast 

MRP

The Bruce Street project in Belfast, developed by MRP and constructed by McAleer & Rushe, is an exceptional student accommodation scheme delivering 269 beautifully designed ensuite studio apartments for leading operator Vita Students, representing their first residence in Northern Ireland. Achieving completion within an impressive 18 months, it not only raises the bar of best-in-class student living, but also significantly enhances urban living within Belfast city centre.  From early site identification and strategic site utilisation to collaborative planning and timely delivery, Bruce Street is a symbol of success, bustling with activity and providing a safe home for hundreds of students. 

 

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Bruce Street in Belfast

Wales winners

CRT Hwb Cana

Coalfields Regeneration Trust

CRT Hwb Cana was delivered by the Coalfields Regeneration Trust with support from its property arm, CRT Property. The project was designed around the needs of the Penywaun community in South Wales, one of the most deprived communities in the UK, with a high level of local consultation.

The finished building is home to the CRT Together programme which is delivered in partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support, which signposts people living with cancer into local services and the Smart Money Cymru community bank. It is a project which was delivered with the Penywaun community to address their local needs.

 

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CRT Hwb Cana was designed around the needs of the Penywaun community in South Wales.

 

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Penderyn Distillery & Visitor Centre, Hafod Copperworks

GWP Architecture

The Hafod Copperworks Distillery & Visitor Centre is an exemplar of restoration and preservation. The combination of two Grade II listed historical landmarks, once part of a pivotal hub in the copper industry, has been meticulously completed, showcasing a harmonious blend of heritage and modern functionality.

The restoration and contemporary connection were a true collaborative effort from all involved, enabling the integration of a new state-of-the-art distillery. The scheme’s transformative impact is acting as a catalyst for wider regeneration, and stands as a celebration of heritage conservation, promoting a cultural legacy and fostering a renewed sense of local pride.

 

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Hafod Copperworks Distillery & Visitor Centre, an exemplar of restoration and preservation.

 

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Fitzalan High School 

Kier Construction

Fitzalan High School now provides state-of-the-art facilities, dedicated nurture and ALN provision and sixth form for 1,500 pupils. Among the first built to provide flexible and adaptable spaces to teach and learn the New Progressive Curriculum with 100 classrooms, and an 1,800-seat multi-function heart space, along with a swimming pool and sports pitches for public use.

Fitzalan exemplifies outstanding achievement in providing a facility that directly benefits the local community, addressing acute sufficiency issues in the secondary and special sectors, earning commendable feedback from the local community, and showcasing its commitment to diversity and inclusion throughout the project and beyond.

 

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Fitzalan High School now provides state-of-the-art facilities, dedicated nurture and ALN provision and sixth form for 1,500 pupils.

 

 

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Barmouth Metallic works

Network Rail

Barmouth Viaduct is located on the Dovey Junction to Pwllheli line, in the town of Barmouth, situated within Gwynedd County Council. As well as the rail it also carries a public footpath and was originally constructed in 1867.

The scope was to undertake a like for like superstructure replacement of the Grade II* listed structure and painting and repairs to substructure caissons. The unique methodology was developed taking into account the specific challenges of the location whilst taking into consideration the strong tourist draw associated with Barmouth and the local area.

This was completed by Network Rail and Griffiths Contractors.

 

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Barmouth Viaduct, located on the Dovey Junction to Pwllheli line, also carries a public footpath and was originally constructed in 1867.

 

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The Interchange: Wood Street House

ISG Ltd

The Interchange has been nominated by ISG and Rightacres.

As part of a wider redevelopment of Central Square in the heart of Cardiff, The Interchange: Wood Street House turned an under-utilised parcel of land into 318 much needed Build-to-Rent apartments.

The tight city centre location provided a challenging construction process which required industry leading practices to ensure safe delivery. The 25 storey project not only stands tall on the Cardiff skyline it reaches new heights in terms of quality, sustainability and social value.

 

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As part of a wider redevelopment of Central Square in the heart of Cardiff, the project turned an under-utilised parcel of land into 318 Build-to-Rent apartments.

 

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Regional shortlists by category

Project Region Nominator company name
The Halls, Wolverhampton West Midlands AtkinsRéalis
Bishop Ullathorne Roman Catholic School, Coventry West Midlands Rapleys LLP
University House - ARU Peterborough East of England Mace Consult Ltd
Lincoln St Christophers SEND Primary School East Midlands Kier Design & Business Services
Horncastle St Lawrence SEND school East Midlands Kier Design & Business Services
Nottingham Central Library East Midlands Pick Everard
The Thomas Graham Community Library Scotland Fleming Buildings Limited
Allander Leisure & Adult Resource Centre Scotland Doig+Smith
Laurieston Living Scotland Urban Union
Gala Fairydean Rovers Netherdale Stand Scotland Narro
Glasgow Liveable Neighbourhood Scotland Arcadis UK Ltd
Sperrins Sculptural Trail, Omagh Northern Ireland McGurk Architects
Sean Dolans / Creevagh Heights, Derry Northern Ireland Radius Housing Assocaition
Waterside Shared Village, Derry Northern Ireland Woodvale Construction Company Ltd
New Gate Arts & Culture Centre, Derry Northern Ireland AtkinsRéalis
Ogmore by Sea Village Hall Wales WL Squared Ltd
Tredegar Health & Wellbeing Centre Wales Kier Construction
Barmouth Metallic works Wales Network Rail
Carmarthen Urban Mobility Hub Wales APCOA
Fitzalan High School Wales Kier Construction
Lisvane & Llanishen Reservoirs Wales Dwr Cymru Welsh Water
CRT Hwb Cana Wales Coalfields Regeneration Trust
North Shields Transport Hub North East Napper Architects
Parklife Newcastle Hubs North East Turner & Townsend
Home Group Headquarters - One Strawberry Lane North East Turner & Townsend
17NINETEEN North East MOSEDALE GILLATT ARCHITECTS
Morpeth Leisure Centre North East GT3 Architects
Yarm Preparatory School North East Meldrum Construction Services Group Ltd (Meldrum Group)
Wasdale Head North West Crosby Granger Architects Ltd
Castlefield Viaduct North West Twelve Architects & Masterplanners
Cockfield Development Project East of England Orwell Housing Association
Mill Green Village East of England Brooks Murray Architects
Wellesley Tennis Pavilion East of England C.E.L Group (1989) Limited
RNLI Wells Lifeboat Station East of England Studio Four Architects
New Jubilee Building East of England R G Carter Cambridge Ltd
Priscilla Bacon Lodge East of England LSI Architects
St Mary's Church, Mundon East of England Roger Mears Architects
Edenbridge Memorial Health Centre South East LSI Architects
Mote Park Cafe and Community Centre South East gdm architects
Sea Lanes Brighton South East QED Sustainable Urban Developments Limited
St Mark's Church of England School South East AtkinsRéalis
Wildwood Trust Pine Marten Enclosures South East Jenner Group
Cidermill Theatre Chipping Campden School South West Dawn Lodge Associates
Bayspace St Ives South West Studio Skein Ltd
Askern Leisure Centre Y&H AtkinsRéalis
Brainkind Neurological Centre Y&H Jefferson Sheard Architects
The Hyde Park Picture House Y&H Page Park Architects
300 Harrow Road London Child Graddon Lewis
Rough Sleeper's Assessment Centre London Pulse Consult

Project Region Nominator company name
The Goodsyard, Birmingham West Midlands AtkinsRéalis
Lord Leycester Hospital West Midlands Donald Insall Associates
WINGFIELD STATION East Midlands Derbyshire Historic Buildings Trust
Hardwick Old Hall East Midlands Donald Insall Associates
Gala Fairydean Rovers Netherdale Stand Scotland Narro
Fairburn Tower Scotland Simpson & Brown
Scottish Galleries at the National Scotland Hoskins Architects
Strathnaver Museum Scotland Oberlanders Architects
Custom House, Belfast Northern Ireland TODD Architects
Templemore Baths, Belfast Northern Ireland Belfast City Council
The Workhouse Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh Northern Ireland Hamilton Architects
Cei Llechi - Caernarfon Island Site Wales Galeri Caernarfon Cyf.
Tredegar Health & Wellbeing Centre Wales Kier Construction
Barmouth Metallic works Wales Network Rail
Pembroke Dock Hangar Annexes Restoration Wales Milford Haven Port Authority
Penderyn Distillery & Visitor Centre, Hafod Copperworks Wales GWP Architecture
Ad Gefrin Museum and Whisky Distillery North East Todd Milburn
The Farrell Centre, Newcastle University North East Space Architects (Europe) Ltd
17NINETEEN North East MOSEDALE GILLATT ARCHITECTS
Belsay Awakes North East English Heritage Trust
Astley Hall North West Maybank Buildings Conservation LLP
Leighton Hall North West Crosby Granger Architects Ltd
The Municipal Hotel and Spa by M:Gallery, Liverpool North West Falconer Chester Hall
Weir Mill North West Capital&Centric
St Michael's Hamlet North West Krol Corlett
Wellesley Tennis Pavilion East of England C.E.L Group (1989) Limited
Building 84 - Cranfield University East of England R G Carter
The Brewhouse, Peterhouse, Cambridge East of England Giles Quarme Architects Ltd
Royal West Norfolk Golf Club East of England Feilden+Mawson LLP
Oxburgh Hall, Purcell East of England Purcell
St Mary's Church, Mundon East of England Roger Mears Architects
Battle Railway Station Restoration Project South East Southeastern Railways
Conservation and repair of the Writing Room, Sissinghurst South East National Trust
Cranbrook Union Windmill Restoration South East REDEC Refurbishment
Heritage Asset Repair Programme (HARP) Project - Phase 1 South East AtkinsRéalis
PLANT - basingstoke South East Mactaggart Family & Partners
Reroofing, stone repairs and churchyard works, Phases 1 and 2 South East Ablett Architects
Sheerness Dockyard Church South East Hugh Broughton Architects
Carpenters Yard South East The Hadlow Estate
The Ruins of Hampton Gay Manor South East Jubb Clews Ltd
Bayspace St Ives South West Studio Skein Ltd
The Corsham Almshouses South West CMS Group
Dartmoor National Park South West Jonathan Rhind Architects
The Hyde Park Picture House Y&H Page Park Architects
The Old Guard House, Goldsborough Y&H Robert Beaumont Associates
Leeds Kirkgate Market Blockshop Conservation and Refurbishment Phase I Y&H NPS Leeds - part of the Norse Consulting Group
Ledston Hall, Purcell Y&H Purcell
Ron Dearing UTC - STEAM Studios (former Central Fire Station) Y&H Space Architects (Europe) Ltd
Peckham Rye Station London Benedict O'Looney Architects
100 Bayswater Road London Giles Quarme Architects
The Ragged School Museum London Pulse Consult
The Old Curiosity Shop London Ayesa
Boston Manor House, Purcell London Purcell
Restoration and Conservation of Alexander Pope’s Grotto London Donald Insall Associates
Tower Hamlets Town Hall London Turner & Townsend
Hallelujah Project London Peregrine Bryant Architects
St Lawrence Jewry Church London Julian Harrap Architects

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Walsall Manor Hospital Urgent Care Unit West Midlands BDP
The Halls, Wolverhampton West Midlands AtkinsRéalis
The Elgar Unit, Worcester West Midlands Speller Metcalfe
University of Birmingham, Molecular Sciences Phase 1 West Midlands MGAC
Lincoln St Christophers SEND Primary School East Midlands Kier Design & Business Services
Horncastle St Lawrence SEND school East Midlands Kier Design & Business Services
Nottingham Central Library East Midlands Pick Everard
Arnold Market Place East Midlands MPP Group Ltd
The University of Nottingham - Mock Vets Practice East Midlands Turner & Townsend
Bridge Street Depot, Girvan Scotland Fleming Buildings Limited
NEWMAINS & ST BRIGID’S COMMUNITY HUB Scotland Doig+Smith
Adam Smith Theatre, Kirkcaldy Scotland Fife Council
University of Strathclyde, The National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) Scotland MGAC
Corrieshalloch Visitor Centre - National Trust for Scotland Scotland Oberlanders Architects
Riverside Primary School Scotland Robertson Group
National Treatment Centre, Inverness Scotland Oberlanders Architects LLP
Queens Business School's Student Hub, Belfast Northern Ireland TODD Architects
Sperrins Sculptural Trail, Omagh Northern Ireland McGurk Architects
Rhyd y Blew, Ebbw Vale Wales Arcadis
Fitzalan High School Wales Kier Construction
Viking Energy Network, Jarrow (VENJ), South Tyneside North East South Tyneside Council
North Shields Transport Hub North East Napper Architects
Net Zero Industry Innovation Centre North East Robertson Group
Parklife Newcastle Hubs North East Turner & Townsend
Morpeth Leisure Centre North East GT3 Architects
Silk Street North West AtkinsRéalis
The Christie Paterson Building North West BDP
Retrofit Eco Home East of England Southend-on-Sea City Council
Wellesley Tennis Pavilion East of England C.E.L Group (1989) Limited
University of Suffolk - Dental Training Centre & Dentistry East of England Concertus Design & Property Consultants Ltd
Ashford College Phases 2A&B South East Jenner Group
Canterbury College South East Betteridge and Milsom
Davington School New Classroom Block South East REDEC Refurbishment
QEQM Hospital, Margate, Kent South East Modus Construction Consultants Ltd (joint with HMY Architects & WW Martin Contractors)
St Mark's Church of England School South East AtkinsRéalis
Horsham Fire Station and Training Centre, Platinum House South East AtkinsRéalis
Winterstoke Hundred Academy Expansion South West AtkinsRéalis
Keynsham Recycling Hub South West AECOM
Askern Leisure Centre Y&H AtkinsRealis
Evelina Children’s Day Treatment Centre London ADP Architecture Ltd
300 Harrow Road London Child Graddon Lewis
Tower Hamlets Town Hall London Turner & Townsend
Olympus House London Samson Consultants LTD

Project Region Nominator company name
The Elgar Unit, Worcester West Midlands Speller Metcalfe
The Halls, Wolverhampton West Midlands AtkinsRéalis
Manresa House, Birmingham West Midlands OMI Architects
Arnold Market Place East Midlands MPP Group Ltd
AC Hotel by Marriott Glasgow Scotland Chris Stewart Group
Whole House Retrofit Works at Harvesters Way, Edinburgh Scotland Thomas and Adamson
Adam Smith Theatre, Kirkcaldy Scotland Fife Council
Gala Fairydean Rovers Netherdale Stand Scotland Narro
Scottish Galleries at the National Scotland Hoskins Architects
Granton Station Scotland ADP Architecture Ltd
Strathnaver Museum Scotland Oberlanders Architects
St Comgall’s–Ionad Eileen Howell, Belfast Northern Ireland Belfast City Council
The Workhouse Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh Northern Ireland Hamilton Architects
100 GPS Dedicated Youth Space, Belfast Northern Ireland Doherty Architects
Tata Steel, Shotton Wales Building Systems UK (A Tata Steel Enterprise)
Tredegar Health & Wellbeing Centre Wales Kier Construction
Barmouth Metallic works Wales Network Rail
NA College North East Turner & Townsend
The Farrell Centre, Newcastle University North East Space Architects (Europe) Ltd
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust North East Turner & Townsend
17NINETEEN North East MOSEDALE GILLATT ARCHITECTS
Baker's Yard North East Adderstone Group
The Square Shopping centre North West Altered Space
The Municipal Hotel and Spa by M:Gallery, Liverpool North West Falconer Chester Hall
Bertha's Shed North West Crosby Granger Architects Ltd
Feilden House East of England Feilden+Mawson LLP
Retrofit Eco Home East of England Southend-on-Sea City Council
Newmarket July Course East of England The Wigley Group
Royal West Norfolk Golf Club East of England Feilden+Mawson LLP
Beaumont Mews East of England MAS architecture Ltd
Empress Heights Fire Safety Remediation South East Bailey Partnership (Consultants) LLP
Margate Railway Station Refurbishment Project South East REDEC Refurbishment
QEQM Hospital, Margate, Kent - Major remodelling and expansion of Emergency Department South East Modus Construction Consultants Ltd (joint with HMY Architects & WW Martin Contractors)
Tempo, Maidenhead South East suttonca
Reworking Workspaces at WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre South West Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT)
Flowers Hill South West Mode Consult Ltd
Bayspace St Ives South West Studio Skein Ltd
Neighbourhood North South West Hollis
InterCity Place South West University of Plymouth
Askern Leisure Centre Y&H AtkinsRéalis
The Old Guard House, Goldsborough Y&H Robert Beaumont Associates
Capital&Centric - Eyewitness Works Y&H Capital&Centric
The Hyde Park Picture House Y&H Page Park Architects
Camellia House, Wentworth Woodhouse Y&H Donald Insall Associates
The Junction Y&H Carey Jones Chapman Tolcher
Ledston Hall, Purcell Y&H Purcell
Ron Dearing UTC - STEAM Studios (former Central Fire Station) Y&H Space Architects (Europe) Ltd
YY London, 30 S Colonnade, London London Quadrant Estates
The Ragged School Museum London Pulse Consult
Tower Hamlets Town Hall London Turner & Townsend
Sambrook's Brewery at RAM Quarter London Roger Mears Architects

Project Region Nominator company name
The Goodsyard, Birmingham West Midlands AtkinsRéalis
The Condor East Midlands Grainger plc
IQ Nelson Court, Nottingham East Midlands AtkinsRéalis
Laurieston Living Scotland Urban Union
Rowanbank Gardens Scotland Artisan Real Estate
Waverley Square Scotland AMA Studio Architecture
Bruce Street, Belfast Northern Ireland MRP
The Interchange: Wood Street House Wales ISG Ltd
Hanover Point, Clavering Place, Newcastle upon Tyne North East Adderstone Group
Coniston Valley North North west Crosby Granger Architects Ltd
Silk Street North west AtkinsRéalis
Walker Sime - New Victoria, Manchester City centre North west Walker Sime Limited
Feilden House East of England Feilden+Mawson LLP
Cockfield Development Project East of England Orwell Housing Association
Mill Green Village East of England Brooks Murray Architects
Canary Quay, Norwich East of England Broadland Housing Association/RG Carter
Shell Cove Phase 2 South West Poppy Developments Ltd
Centurion House, Bath South West Ridge and Partners LLP
Keynvor South West ARCO2 Architecture Ltd
Monk Bridge Y&H Galliford Try
Tower Works Y&H AtkinsRéalis
Capital&Centric - Eyewitness Works Y&H Capital&Centric
Church Farm Y&H Architecture 18
Juniper House London Pollard Thomas Edwards
300 Harrow Road London Child Graddon Lewis
East Village Plot N05 Social Housing London Quod Limited
Repton Gardens London GRID Architects
London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham – Hartopp and Lannoy London AtkinsRéalis

Meet the Regional Judges

Judging panel

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Peter Gilliland

Property & Facilities Management, Ashtrom Properties

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Lisa Mcfarlane

RIBA Specialist Conservation Architect and Director, Seven Architecture

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Chris Dyson

Strategic Development Programme Manager, Lancashire County

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Rob Higginson FRICS

Technical Commercial Leader, Laing O’Rourke

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David Sutcliffe

Director, Valuation

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Marie Smallwood

Head of Advice North, Historic England

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Stephanie Marshall

Director, Turner & Townsend

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Lesley Fairclough

Property Partner, Ward Hadaway

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Chris Pearson

Partner, Naylors Gavin Black

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Michelle Percy

Director of Place, Newcastle City Council

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Victoria Beattie

Head of Estates, Port of Tyne

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Nik Turner

Executive Director, Believe Housing

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Mark Kearney

North Regional Managing Director, Wates

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Kevin Daunt

Quantity Surveyor, Daunt Resolution Services

Ross Hamilton

Ross Hamilton

Director, Dome

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James Dixon

Associate Partner - Building Consultancy, Naylors Gavin Black

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Matthew Dennis

Contracts & Commercial Manager, National Grid Electricity Transmission

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Mark Rugg

Director, WHP Limited

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Neil Leetham MRICS

Co-owner and Director, White Hindle and Partners

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Jonathan Milner MRICS

Technical Director, Syderek Surveying Solutions

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Chris Carr MRICS

Director, Turner & Townsend

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Stefanie K Stead MBE

Chartered Architect and Director, Stead & Co

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Kerry Babington

Inspector of Historic Buildings and Areas, Historic England

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Ryan O’Loughlin

Director at Sheffield-based main contractor, Henry Boot Construction

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Daniella Barrow BSc(Hons) MRICS

Senior Director, Norse Group

Andy Hirst

Yorkshire, Humber and the North East, RLB

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Mike Pearson

Portfolio Manager, Yorkshire Water

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Dave Wood

Managing Director and Chartered Building Surveyor, Boultons

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Lee Vincent

Director, Vincent & Partners

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Bryony Siggs

Director - Central Regional Lead & UK Managed Frameworks Lead, Mace

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Nick Blenkarn

Non-Executive Director, Severn Partnership

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Nick Jones MRICS

Group Director of the Commercial Arm of Land Promoter, Richborough

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Nigel Mason

Director, NMC Ltd.

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Gurdip Chamba

Director, Crossland

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Stephen Morgan

Chartered Building Surveyor formerly the Director of Building Consultancy, Savills

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Rachel Titley

Associate Director, AtkinsRéalis

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Krystal Knights

Associate Director, SEGRO PLC

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Tom Bell FRICS

Board Partner, Quantem

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Sally Walters

Director, Armsons Barlow

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Robert Orgill

Chartered Valuation Surveyor, Rolls-Royce

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Philip Wright

Senior Director, Gleeds Cost Management Ltd

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Stephanie Le Couteur

Technical Director, Artelia

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Julian Healey FRICS

CEO, NARA

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David Bodily

Chartered Building Surveyor, UK Head of Properties & Facilities, Carlsberg Marston's Brewing Company

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Darren Fabris

Company Secretary and Director of East Midlands Community Led Housing

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Edward Hiley

Acquisitions Director, Townhouse

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James Baker FRICS

Managing Director, Invise Ltd.

James is a Chartered Building Surveyor and Founder of Invise, providing comprehensive building surveying and project management services across the UK. With extensive RICS involvement and leadership roles, he also mentors APC candidates and contributes to industry publications and awards as a judge and editorial advisor.

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Victoria Trafford

Director, Harris Lamb

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Jonathan Nelson

Partner, Richard Utting Associates LLP

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John Allison

Building surveyor, Allison Surveying Limited

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Matthew Stearn

Chartered Architect, Managing Partner, Whitworth

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Andrew Outram MRICS

Associate Director, Turner & Townsend Alinea

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Mike Scarlett MRICS

Head of Building Services, East of England Co-operative Society

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James Phillips

Commercial Director, Halsbury Homes

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Edward Thuell

Chartered Architect, Partner, Whitworth

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Ross Sinclair FRICS

Certified Historic Building Professional

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Sorwar Ahmed

Chartered Town Planner, Urban Engagement

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Nick Dutton

Senior Buildings Conservation Manager, National Trust

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Suzanne Brewer

Suzanne Brewer Architects

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Teresa Borsuk

Senior Advisor, Pollard Thomas Edwards

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Tim Attwood

Managing Director, Conisbee Consulting Structural and Civil Engineers

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David Eldon-Roberts

Head of Property and Compensation, National Highways

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James Wakeham FRICS

Regional Capital Lead, NHS Property

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Jon Avent

Director, Mann Williams Consulting Civil and Structural Engineers

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Ben Murphy

Estate Director, Duchy of Cornwall

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Tim Smart

Registered Valuer, Smart Commercial Property

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Suzanne D’Arcy

Chartered Town Planner and a Principal Planning Officer, South Gloucestershire Council

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Simon Hickman

Principal Inspector of Historic Buildings and Areas, Historic England South West

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Eve Van Der Steen

Assistant Inspector of Historic Buildings and Areas, Historic England

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Mark Ledgard MA Dip Arch Conserv MRICS

Director, Rural, Savills

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Henry Russell OBE

Lecturer of Historic Environment, Reading University

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Christopher Moore

Chartered Surveyor, RICS Specialist Building Conservation Surveyor and Group Company Director

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Simon Ward BSc MRICS

Propernomics Ltd

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Stephen Scammell BSc FRICS

Partner/Director since 1996, Sawyer & Fisher (Epsom) Ltd

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Angela Cropley MRICS

Associate Professor, Real Estate & Planning, Henley Business School, University of Reading

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Ken Cowdery

Chartered Surveyor and Founder, Articulate

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Tony Martin MRICS

Property Development, Network Rail

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Liz Martin BA (Hons) Dip.Surv. MRICS

Liz has worked in residential development for the last 31 years. Prior to setting up H3D consultancy in 2020, Liz held a number of senior roles within the Housing Association sector, and was responsible for development schemes and regeneration programmes across the South of England, from small specialist projects to large scale garden settlements. She has particular experience in the benefits of collaboration throughout the development process and in supporting public/private sector partnerships to deliver high quality homes and places.

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Colin Smith

Director, Head of Planning, Turley

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Steven Tolson FRICS

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Greig Adams FRICS

Director, Adams Building Consultancy

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Chris Neal

Senior Associate, Gardiner & Theobald LLP

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Bruce Lindsay

Development Director, Hargreaves Land

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Michael Hannaway

Landsurvey Group

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Diana Fitzsimons

Town Planner and Development Surveyor

Gerard Lundy

Bid Director, GRAHAM Asset Management

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Geraint Evans

Bureau Property Consultants

Jodie Pritchard

Chartered Surveyor, Baileys & Partners

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Tim Davies

T. R. DAVIES LTD

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Paul Tambini

Director, TC Consult

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Neal O’Leary

Programme Director, Sustainable Communities for Learning

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Jamie Lannen

Regional Director & Head of Project Management (Wales)

Sponsors

Regional Sponsors

Regional Public Sector Project sponsor for West and East Midlands

Carrington West

Regional Revitalisation/Refurbishment category sponsor for North East

CGL Systems

Regional Heritage category sponsor for North East and South East

Meldrum Group

Regional sponsor for Commercial Development in the North West

Unify Energy

Regional Revitalisation/Refurbishment category sponsor for Scotland and Wales

Sharmans

Regional Revitalisation/Refurbishment category sponsor for East and West Midlands and Regional Public Sector category sponsor for London and South East and East of England

Marley Ltd

National Sponsors

National category sponsor for Commercial Development

BMI Group UK Limited

National category sponsor for outstanding contribution to surveying by an SME sponsor

Carrington West

National category sponsor for Environmental Impact

Unify Energy

National category sponsor for refurbishment/revitalisation project

Zeno Construction

National category sponsor for Residential Property

Build-Zone

National category sponsor for Community Benefit, Public Sector and Infrastructure Category

Procore

National category sponsor for Heritage Project

DBR Ltd

National category sponsor for outstanding contribution to surveying by a large firm sponsor

CoStar